He was born December 14, 1953 in Brookings, Oregon and served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was a graduate of the School of Hard Knocks and was a self employed contractor. He was a Hero to some and a friend to all.

He is survived by his wife Holly; mother Barbara; 4 daughters, Heidi and Christina of Oregon, Sierra of West Virginia and Arianne of California; 1 son Vern of Oregon; 7 grandchildren, Kaydyn, Yse, Eva Luna, Kolton, Kyvin, Selena and Sofia; 4 brothers; 1 sister, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and 1 brother.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday July 7, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Creston Community Building, 340 Annes Run Rd, Creston WV. A dinner and a time of gathering will follow the services.